Tania Lee Ashby

Tania Lee Ashby, 37, formerly of Auburn, passed away on June 28, 2024 in Tampa, FL. Born in Auburn, September 22, 1986, Tania was known for her radiant presence and a smile that could light up any room. Despite her own health challenges, she never let that define her and remained a beacon of care and support for those around her.

She was an avid reader and excelled in academics from a very early age. Tania graduated from Port Byron High School and furthered her education, earning a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from the University of Tampa and was President of her sorority, Delta Gamma. After graduation, she briefly worked at Hill Top Research as a research coordinator.  Tania always loved adventure, so when she was presented the opportunity to move to the Washington DC area, she jumped on it. There, she joined the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office as a patent examiner and met her husband, Dave.  

However, Tania craved learning and decided to move back to Florida to pursue a Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies. She graduated top of her class from Barry University with a perfect 4.0. She dedicated her professional life to serving others, working as a physician assistant and a patent examiner, roles in which she excelled and brought comfort and aid to many.

Tania's love of traveling shone through with trips to Italy and Greece, many states including Hawaii, and countless cruises.  Besides her love for travel, she loved food, reading, had a zest for learning, watching scary movies and movies in general, loved the pool, the beach, massages, bowling, mini golf, and poker. Most importantly she loved to craft with her daughter and watch her perform gymnastics and dance.

In her personal life, Tania was a devoted mother, daughter, sister, and aunt. In addition to her husband David Kohut, she leaves behind her beloved daughter, Maia Kohut; her mother, Christina Ashby; her father, Kevin Ashby Sr.; brothers, Kevin Ashby Jr. (Miranda) and Sean Ashby; her mother in law Elizabeth Kohut; brothers in law Steven (Kris) and Nicholas (Kristi) Kohut; Uncle Jim Acker; her Aunt Karen Hand; and many other aunts, uncles, and cousins. She also leaves behind her cherished nephews and nieces, Cohen Ashby, Camilla Ashby, Paislie Ladd, Haiden Ashby, Sebastian Kohut, Pieter Kohut, Oaklee Kohut, Brixley Kohut, and Stashko Kohut.

Tania was predeceased by her grandparents, James and Olga Acker, and Gerald and Anne Ashby; her Uncle Billy Acker; her father in law Orest Kohut and his mother Eugenia Kohut (Baba), and her cousin Tricia Hand. Their memories were dear to her, and she spoke of them often.

Tania’s beautiful smile and kind spirit will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Friends are invited to join the family for a Funeral Mass to be offered Monday, July 8, 2024 at 12:45pm in St. Mary's Church. Burial will follow in St. Nicholas Cemetery, Aurelius.

Calling hours for Tania will be conducted Monday, July 8 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm in the White Chapel Funeral Home Inc., 197 South Street, Auburn, where an Orthodox Service with Fr. Michael Speck, will take place at 11:00 am. 
 

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